Spark stories - Page 15
Survey reveals Kiwi telcos leaving consumers dissatisfied
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Vodafone and Spark customers in New Zealand express dissatisfaction with wait times and unhelpful service, according to a Consumer NZ survey.
Grant McBeath steps in as interim CEO of Spark HMB
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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Grant McBeath has been named interim CEO of Spark HMB, stepping in as Jason Paris departs in 2018 for an international opportunity.
ComCom revisits backhaul study as Telco Act goes before parliament
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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The Commerce Commission reopens its backhaul study as the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill advances in parliament.
How smaller Kiwi telcos are gaining market share
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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But why are we seeing an increase in market share by the smaller telcos at a time where fewer and fewer exist?.
Spark predicts what 2018 will be like for Kiwi enterprises
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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Spark identifies multi-cloud, DDoS attacks, and customer automation as key trends for 2018. Spark Digital's CEO explains why these are important.
Top digital opportunities for Kiwi SMBs going into 2018
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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New Zealand businesses urged to embrace technology as digital opportunities arise in 2018 - Spark #technology #digitalopportunities.
Top partners recognised at HPE awards
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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Ingram Micro, Spark, and Datacom were standout winners at the HPE Partner Awards in Auckland, with notable individual honours and top partner titles.
Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.
Lightbox and The Mind Lab team up to inspire young Kiwi inventors
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Lightbox partners with The Mind Lab to bring Mind Lab Kids' STEM-focused videos to Kiwi children, inspiring invention and creativity in a safe digital setting.
ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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The Commerce Commission confirms NZ's four major telcos, Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile, will pay over 90% of the USD $50m levy for 2016/17.
Spark turns on 4.5G in central Taupo
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Spark announced that Taupo has become the 30th site capable of achieving the fastest mobile data speeds in the country...
Microsoft challenging Spark, Datacom & other traditional IT services players, report finds
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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Microsoft is disrupting New Zealand's IT services sector, challenging traditional firms like Spark and Datacom, as cloud solutions gain traction.
What will a telco be worth in 2018?
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Big telcos buy small ones, and in recent years this has happened at a rapid rate in New Zealand, which means there are now fewer left to buy.
Deloitte celebrates winners of 2017 Top 200 business awards
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Deloitte honours winners at its 2017 Top 200 Awards in Auckland, celebrating business excellence in New Zealand.
Spark buys Digital Island – a good move?
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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I wasn’t inclined to believe that Spark would leave Digital Island to act as an independent brand as part of its wholesale and ventures division.
Winners unveiled as 2017 iSANZ Awards honour NZ's top InfoSec talent
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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New Zealand's best and brightest in digital security were celebrated at the iSANZ Awards in Wellington. #iSANZAwards.
Spark buys Auckland telco company in small but tactical move
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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digital island
Ed Hyde, CEO Spark ventures & wholesale, says the acquisition, while relatively small for Spark, is a smart, tactical investment.
4.5G has just arrived in Invercargill
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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Invercargill joins the high-speed revolution as Spark launches 4.5G across three sites, making it the 25th mobile site to get the ultra-fast service in NZ.
It’s officially time for Kiwis to say goodbye to landlines
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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New Zealanders bid farewell to landlines as Vodafone transitions customers to voice over broadband, preempting Spark's PSTN shut down by 2022.
Spark extends mobile coverage for the summer months
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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As soon as summer comes around, Kiwis all over NZ pack up their bags and get the heck away from cities, which is why Spark has made its move.